Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have recently diagnosed cervical spinal stenosis & cervical dystonia from stenosis - Worst issue is the head jerk (cervical dystonia) and pain/stiffness - I've only been on baclofin for 3 days and I can already feel the difference. I am far more relaxed and do not have debilitating neck/back pain to the same extent. The cervical dystonia has slowed significantly in the last few days & ... Show Full Comment

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I have recently diagnosed cervical spinal stenosis & cervical dystonia from stenosis - Worst issue is the head jerk (cervical dystonia) and pain/stiffness - I've only been on baclofin for 3 days and I can already feel the difference. I am far more relaxed and do not have debilitating neck/back pain to the same extent. The cervical dystonia has slowed significantly in the last few days & I have hopes that it will cease altogether once I have been on the medication for a while. For me Baclofen has been maybe not a life saver, but probably a job saver.
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Reviewer: MAL, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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HELP MY PAIN

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HELP MY PAIN
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Reviewer: dlcrow, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My situation seems to have been initially related to cervical stenosis (C2-6). Subsequent to corrective surgery, beg3an oral baclofen to assist in walking as well as reduction in evening sleep-depriving spasms. Trial direct spinal injection was very successful and lead to implant of pump. Recent adjustment to specifically target evening hours has been great. Does seem to be some downside inter ... Show Full Comment

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My situation seems to have been initially related to cervical stenosis (C2-6). Subsequent to corrective surgery, beg3an oral baclofen to assist in walking as well as reduction in evening sleep-depriving spasms. Trial direct spinal injection was very successful and lead to implant of pump. Recent adjustment to specifically target evening hours has been great. Does seem to be some downside interaction between the Baclofen and anti-depressants though.
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Reviewer: mccreery98, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I spent four years on the oral baclofen before going to the pump. I have more energy, better movement, and i feel better than I have in 10 years. the refill procedure was easy and took about 3-5 minutes. If anyone is having trouble making up their mind about the pump and the baclofen IT, it is worth it! the surgery for the implant is easy and was a one night stay in the hospital.

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I spent four years on the oral baclofen before going to the pump. I have more energy, better movement, and i feel better than I have in 10 years. the refill procedure was easy and took about 3-5 minutes. If anyone is having trouble making up their mind about the pump and the baclofen IT, it is worth it! the surgery for the implant is easy and was a one night stay in the hospital.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I am a T6 complete para due to a MVA. This drug has done wonders for my spasms. Before having the pump, I could not take enough oral baclofen to even somewhat control the spasms. I had them so bad I knocked a hole in the wall with my head. Some warnings I would give if considering a pump implant: may have problems with spinal fluid leakage when catheter delivering medicine is inserted into spinal ... Show Full Comment

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I am a T6 complete para due to a MVA. This drug has done wonders for my spasms. Before having the pump, I could not take enough oral baclofen to even somewhat control the spasms. I had them so bad I knocked a hole in the wall with my head. Some warnings I would give if considering a pump implant: may have problems with spinal fluid leakage when catheter delivering medicine is inserted into spinal column, very little room for flexibility on refill date, and as pump gets older and you get close to refill date and your medicine volume is low you may start having problems with the pump delivering the right amount of medicine. The withdrawal symptoms of this medicine are horrible (itching, stinging, and burning of your skin and of course return of spasms) so do not miss a refill or let your volumes get low as the pump gets older, and if you have to get off of the medicine, allow plenty of time for your volumes to be gradually decreased instead of just going cold turkey.
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